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LIGHT LIFESTYLES: A normal meal for a wrestler cutting weight may look bare to a normal person. However, these athletes are getting all the proper nutrition they need while being in peak physical shape. A normal meal usually consists of fruit, and some type of protein with water to wash it down.

Losing pounds, gaining pride: the positives of cutting weight in wrestling (Editorial)

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief December 21, 2021

Smack dab in the middle of the season with Christmas cookies and pie, some students in our school district may find these treats less than appetizing. With the wrestling season underway, a constant of...

SUPPORT THE TEAM: Whether it be an alma mater, a hometown favorite, or a random love, many teenagers share a sports fandom with their family and friends. How do sports bring you together?

One jersey at a time: the power of sports to bring people together

Emma McShea, Staff Writer December 21, 2021

Whether it’s watching the big game with your loved ones or making the winning touchdown for your high school team, sports are a part of most of our lives. We have teams that we root for and sports that...

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Senior Sejla Podzic dribbles the ball down the field passing a Red Land defender. Podzic was the top scorer for the team with 15 goals at the end of regular season play.

Leaving it all on the field: Carlisle girls soccer finishes season with 17-5 record, state tourney appearance

Hannah Stoner, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2021

Carlisle High School’s girls soccer team made it all the way to the state playoffs this season. The last time the team made it to the state tournament was in 2012 when the sport was still played in the...

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: Carlisle High Schools senior powderpuff team and cheerleaders pose for a photo. The team won both of their games on Tuesday, October 19.

Power plays: Seniors prevail in their last powderpuff game

Hannah Stoner, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2021

Last year, a lot of traditional events were forced to be put on hold due to COVID-19. Although Carlisle High School still held its annual class wars through its typical spirit days, it just wasn’t the...

GO FOR THE GOLD: Herd Wrestling is expanding this year with a girls team. Not limited to high school, participants range from K-12, in hopes of growing the sport at all levels.

Golden girls: CHS offers girls’ wrestling opportunities

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief September 21, 2021

Carlisle has joined the herd of schools and states across the nation to recognize girls wrestling as a sport, giving young women from grades K-12 the opportunity to excel in a sport that in the past hasn't...

Top row left to right: Jeremiah Carothers, Nolan Chenot, Jonas Fowler, Olivia Renault, 
Middle Row: Riley Henry, Jace Fetterman, Aaron Renninger, Sean Smith, Sarah Guistwite
Bottom Row: Kiley Barnhart, Grace Hoffman, Rachel Bell, Julianna Askins

College Signing Day: February 3, 2021

Periscope staff February 3, 2021

Congratulations to the seniors participating in College Signing Day on Feb 3, 2021! You can watch the ceremony here. Please note: The students wore masks until it was time for the photo. The photo...

Carlisle High School inspired custom wrestling shoes sit in the middle of the wrestling room. After the Thundering Herds long practice spent preparing for the 2021 season. The Herd look to improve upon their 8-7 season a year ago.

Grappling with life: how wrestlers use the sport as an escape

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief January 22, 2021

  A sport famous for its intensity has the ability to transcend high school athletes from boys to men. Wrestling has a unique way of changing your character and your outlook on life. Whether that...

Unprecedented success: Top 5 greatest professional sports dynasties of all time

Unprecedented success: Top 5 greatest professional sports dynasties of all time

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief December 18, 2020

It seems inevitable that when we gather for the holidays (whether it be in person or virtual this year), we love to debate with our family and friends--politics, pop culture, and definitely sports.  In...

PLAYING A NEW GAME: Industries that have not had the spotlight in the past have now had the opportunities to make millions, as the pandemic has redirected sports fans attention and money.

Imitating involvement: Sports fans seek alternative activities amidst pandemic (Editorial)

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief November 30, 2020

Sports fans are notorious for being passionate about their favorite teams and players, and this year has been no exception. In fact, this year showed us how far sports fans will go to be involved with...

EAGLED-EYED ONLOOKER:  A referee waits to make a call as Carlisles Sean Smith rushes against Mechanicsburg. Officials have to deal with the constant pressure of correctly judging these contests without the assistance of video review.

Referees: the zebra-striped scapegoats of the sports world (Editorial)

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief November 2, 2020

For as long as I can remember, referees have been the easy target of the sports world's blame, disgust and disappointment. After all, they are the ones that make the calls that can send the fans home packing...

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